Re: Walker trade rumor

[Cecil Wright <nocw1@nsh.library.ns.ca>]

Chalk me up as someone who would take McDyess over Wallace anyday.  He is 
so much more active defensively and cleans up doggedly around the hoop.  
The only aspect which is more attractive about Wallace is the salary.

Cecil

On Wed, 30 Sep 1998, Roy Enrile wrote:

> I agree w/ what Paul M said earlier about Wallace.
> talentwise(including defense), he's a fair swap for Antoine even without
> our cap anchors in a trade.  He's already locked into a big contract,
> but will cost the C's less than what Antoine will demand.
> 
> Mchale fans would like him.  He stays in the down low, great height/
> shotblocking, sound post moves, and is familiar w/ Kenny.  I think he's
> the best of his draft class, not Kevin Garnett or McDyess.
> 
> On Wed, 30 Sep 1998, Josh Ozersky wrote:
> 
> > 
> > The only player
> > I would take from Portland is Rasheed Wallace, and then only if Paul
> > Allen relieved us of ALL our cap anchors -- Dana, Pervis, Minor.  Then
> > maybe we could get into the Scottie Pippin sweepstakes.  Otherwise,
> > who could fill the talent hole?
> > 
> 
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